YEARLY HIGH
4990.3837 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3888.3050 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4193.6089 IDR

2020 PGK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4990.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 3888.3050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1102.0787 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4032.0039 to the December average rate of 4014.1795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4990.3837 was down 0.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 4994.8738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,951,919 IDR
2019 Average 20,892,768 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 19,441,525 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,510,393.35 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4627.7768
3958.3979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4243.8771, compared to 4143.3407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 100.5364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4243.8771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4143.3407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 894.2847 IDR (High: 4990.3837 / Low: 4096.0990). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 98.0695 IDR (High: 4041.3388 / Low: 3943.2693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±894.2847
December Spread (Stable) ±98.0695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 287.0048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -287.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4427.1211) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4214.4574), the exchange rate shifted by +212.6636 (+5.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 4427.1211
2019 Avg (March) 4214.4574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4122.7896 3888.3050 4032.0039
February 4110.8901 3970.6820 4041.0140
March 4990.3837 4096.0990 4427.1211
April 4870.3146 4374.3625 4571.9953
May 4445.7049 4188.7536 4284.9905
June 4225.7828 4010.7803 4106.1379
July 4270.2453 4109.0866 4185.1347
August 4257.0015 4122.4298 4185.1947
September 4367.8166 4150.4723 4245.3098
October 4243.3897 4124.1537 4192.9150
November 4171.0201 3965.2893 4037.3104
December 4041.3388 3943.2693 4014.1795